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Nestlé Nigeria commissions community school projects

Learners of Salvation Army Primary School 1 Agbara, Ogun state will now enjoy a more conducive environment with the commissioning of a fully equipped block of 3 classrooms renovated by Nestlé Nigeria. This is part of a project comprising 2 blocks of 5 classrooms and a crèche. The company is also reactivating the solar system […]

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OGSG URGES LG CHAIRMEN, STAKEHOLDERS TO SUSTAIN BASIC HEALTH INTERVENTION

The Ogun State Government has called on the Chairmen of Local Governments and other relevant stakeholders to support and take ownership of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCF), as a key intervention and innovation to ensure accountability and sustainability of qualitative healthcare delivery for residents. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker made the call […]

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CHILDREN’S NUTRITION NOT IMPROVING WITH COVID-19: UNICEF

Written by Olayinka Adelowore As COVID-19 continues to disrupt essential services and drive more families into poverty, UNICEF has expressed concern that Children under the age of 2 are not getting the food or nutrients they need to thrive and grow well. According to a new report by UNICEF this could lead to irreversible developmental […]

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EU, UNICEF AIM AT IMPROVING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH IN BORNO STATE

The European Union (EU) and UNICEF are working together to provide community-based psychosocial services aimed at improving children’s mental health. At least 5,129 conflict-affected out-of-school children in Borno State, north-east Nigeria in six local government areas are receiving services including mental health support in safe spaces to strengthen their well-being, resilience, literacy skills and self-reliance. […]

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Nestlé volunteers join call for a cleaner planet – World Clean-up Day

Over 200 Nestlé volunteers cleaned up seven markets across Nigeria to mark the WorldClean-up Day 2021, removing and properly disposing of over 3,000 kg of waste from theenvironment. This was made possible under Nestlé Cares, the company’s global staffvolunteering platform.World Clean-up Day unites countries, communities and volunteers across the world forclean-up exercises, promoting the need […]

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EU, UN, Spotlight applaud Passage of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in Adamawa State.

The European union and United Nations have congratulated the Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency, Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for assenting to the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law. UN Resident Coordinator, Nigeria Edward Kallon, has commended the efforts of the State Assembly, civil society organizations and all stakeholders who were instrumental to this process. […]